How do we download a file by using Selenium?

Question

How do we download a file by using Selenium?

Answer 1

Hi,

Selenium doesn't recognize windows based components and hence would not interact with "Save As" dialog boxes. To do that you need to use a 3rd party tool that would handle these dialog boxes. I would suggest using AutoIt. Its a free script writing tool and will handle all the dialog boxes. For more info, visit http://qtp-help.blogspot.com/2009/07/selenium-handle-dialogs.html

Let me know if you are looking for something else.

Regards,
Vamyip